Farooq Chaudhry
35a Britannia Row
London N1 8QH
T +44 (0)20 7354 4333
F +44 (0)20 7354 5554
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SIZE OF COMPANY
Variable
PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Akram Khan
Producer
Farooq Chaudhry
Executive Director
Julia Carruthers
Tour Manager
Christina Paul
Project Manager
Sharon John
Technical Manager
Fabiana Piccioli
ARTISTIC POLICY
Embracing an artistic principle that both respects and challenges tradition and modernity, Akram Khan’s style is informed by Indian dance form, kathak and contemporary dance. Akram Khan Company is renowned for its intercultural and interdisciplinary collaborations, bringing together an international company of dancers that performs to sell-out audiences around the world.
REVIEW EXTRACTS
‘Nitin Sawhney's pulsating, pre-recorded score is perfectly matched to the needle-sharp textures and muted colours of Khan's detailed choreography, which this ensemble interprets with astonishing fluidity and facility, quite blowing you away.’ The Independent ()
‘Two dazzling sequences set the seal on this extraordinary meeting of minds and bodies.’ The Times ()
CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
A solo evening by Akram Khan with five musicians (including special guest artist taiko drummer, Yoshie Sunahata) playing live and puppets by Blind Summit. The show is about the journeys of different characters inspired by myth. The first half contains more classical material and the second half more modern influences. (95 mins including interval, 6 on stage, 11 on the road.)
A new company work, inspired by stories of angels as found in different cultures, and bringing together artists from across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, diverse in age, craft and background. This work will draw upon Middle Eastern folklore and philosophy and feature a new score by Nitin Sawhney. (Approx 75 mins (tbc), 10 on stage, 15 on the road.)
FUTURE PRODUCTION
Akram Khan contemporary solo. A collaboration with Chinese art director and production designer Tim Yip.
WRAP-AROUND
The company can teach professional level masterclasses and workshops based on company repertory. Pre- and post-show talks are also available.
RECENT INTERNATIONAL WORK
2009 Worldwide ()
2008 Worldwide ()
2007 Worldwide ()
TOURING AVAILABILITY
: some dates available spring 2010 and spring 2011
: touring from September 2010 and through 2011
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